History Happy Hour: Music in Knoxville

Illustrated with a researched slide show, we’ll go deep on the history of music in Knoxville, about two centuries of it, from intriguing evidence in the early days to the robust operatic era after German immigration, to the once-famous country-music radio era of the mid-20th century, with connections to blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and electronic music. The emphasis is on how Knoxville changed the world of music—and vice versa. Joining Jack and Paul will be at least one collaborator, Eric Dawson, an advisor on the Walking Music Guide project. Free program. Food and drink for purchase.